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Show Page 2 The Ute It, 173 January BuNetJn The Ute Bulletin Editor Maxine Natchee AnnnHetr Editor Judv f!np School News Carteen Ignacio and Gloria Arrowgarp Ute Indian Tribe Spomor Member of the American Indian Press Association EWTomni 10 Steps from Drink to Death by Leland Jed Morrison, M.D. Indian Health Clinic In the wisdom of our Creator we were given organs in twos -two lungs, two kidneys, etc. But for some reason we were supplied with onlv one liver. It is fortunate that even when the liver is damaged severely it can rebound to a near normal state if given proper care, proper care being very important. General Functions of the liver The liver performs many tasks daily of which we are totally unaware. A few of these include helping the blood coagulate to stop bleeding, making vitamins, cleaning ous system of drugs and poisons, forming digestive juices, and converting fats to sugars for energy. The Problem of Alcoholism The alcoholic, instead of eating proper meals with ample carbohydrates, forces the body to use fats for energy. This work is done by the liver. We see as a result (1) weight loss and (2) an increase in liver size as the fat moves from the body to the liver. This increase in liver fat slows the normal processes the liver usually performs and results in (3) the person feeling tired, run down, and susceptible to disease. The liver becomes plugged, which in turn slows the blood flow and leads to further congestion with (4) still more increase in liver size. The liver is unable to help in clotting and the person (5) begins to bruise easily. The blood cells are not cleared from the system so (6) bilirubin builds up leading to (6a) jaundice (yellow skin and eyes), (6b) white or clay colored stools and (6c) dark yellow urin. As the liver becomes larger it begins to weep from lymphatics, with (7) fluid building up in the legs and hands. As this progresses, more fluid forms in the abdomen, giving the person the appearance of a pregnancy. The body becomes unbalanced in its chemical makeup, the kidneys slow down, the erson becomes (8) increasingly drowsy, (9) then unconscious, and inally (10) dies. Alcohol attacks other organs too, for death can come from the brain heart, or stomach. 10-mon- th f ?: Statistics Beveati deaths Outnumber Births 2,972 1972 saw the Tribal membership dwindle by twelve with 24 deaths recorded versus 12 children added to the rolls Although more Ute children made their first appearance last year, only 12 have met the enrollment qualifications. The average death age for 1972 was 46. An infant death brought the average down, however two longevities of 86 and 96 balanced it again. One death occured in the 20s, one in the teen years, and five in the bracket. Only 8 of the 24 were more than 50 years old. The tribal Court recorded only four marriages, however many more were performed in chapels and churches in the area. 1972 was a controversial year for the Utes. A long-terdisagreement with State Fish and Game officials erupted in the early fall with a boycott of Roosevelt one of the reprecussions as well as the closing of the reservation to hunters. ld m non-Trib- al Never Totally Reversible When is the process irreversible? This varies with people and their drinking habits. Once the liver is damaged, it is damaged! The liver can repair itself well enough to maintain life, but it is not as strong as it once was. A lesser challenge may now be enough to cause death. alcohol. Even the occasional drinker is There is no endangering his health, and sadly, often the health of others. half-waywi- th Tommy Graymountain A Bridgeland resident expired of natural causes on Dec. 31 at age 68. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 3 at 2 p.m. for Tommy Graymountain in the Bridge-lan- d LDS Ward. Mr. Graymountain was born in 1904 to Dick and Mary Yump Graymountain. He married Susan Ontoine who died in 1949. Survivors of Mr. Greymountain include one sister, Winnifred Wyasket of Bridge- land, and several nieces and nephews. Adiah Zufelt A 72 year-ol- d Uintah Basin native succumbed to a coronary attack in a Roosevelt rest home on Jan. 4. Funeral rites were conducted for Adiah Harris Zufelt on Jan. 6 in the Ballard L.D.S. Chapel. The suspension of several Ute students from West Junior High School because of the length of their hair involved the Utes in another hot controversy which led. to a amicus currea being submitted to the 10th Circuit Court No peacepipe has been issue as yet passed on the long-haOn the brighter side of 72, domestic ir water reached Ouray, construction was e nearly completed on the new building at Fort Duchesne; and grant was approved for a new justice building as well as plans for an industrial park, the Utes once again placed in the Miss Indian America Pageant with Glenna Jenks being crowned Alternate and Linda Ridley was named Miss Indian USU. An additional dividend was paid to tribal members due to the outstanding profit realized by the Ute Cattle Enterprise. And last but not least, The Ute Bulletin published 10 big issues in 72. May 1973 bring more prosperity and a brighter year to each of you. multi-purpos- Tribal Vital Statistics for 1972 ?h: Twelve children were added to the Ute ,une Preston Allen Serawop and tribal rolls during the year 1972: Blaine se Marie Cesspooch; Oct. 10, Everett Tabbee, son of Clyde Tabbee and Eleanore Manning; Tina Marie McKewan, daughter eraw0P aid Theresa Wasson; Aug. 4, Chegup and Christine Par gee ts; of Frederick McKewan and Carol Jean Pdney Wilkerson and Mari Arrowgarp; Justine Perank, daughter of Amos Perank and Nettie Myore; Robert "acene Cuch. Mrs. Zufelt was born in 1900 at White-rock- s Lynn Taveapont, son of Lynn Taveapont to Henry E. and Mary Reed Harris, and Roberta Grant; Melisa Dorothy She Sr. was an active member of the Arrowchis, daughter of Michael Arrow- ane Ridley; Silant Budgee an Uintah and Ouray American Legion Aux- f aildo Budge Jenkins and son Deaths recorded for 1972 on the Uintah 126 iliary Post having served as chaplin ien Rose and Ouray Indian Reservation: Mary Cuch; Charles Conrad Reed, for five years and had the distinction of Jr., son of Charles Conrad Reed and January: Doris Patterson Comacoots, being a charter member of the unit 43; Baby Boy Sowsonicut.February: Katie Adiah can be remembered as one of the Athelia D. Poowegup; LeAnna Lynn daughter of LeGrande Redfoot and Tabbee, 72; Allison Pigeon, 79. March: matrons for boys at the Whiterocks Indian Ann Arrive; Raylene Sue Debra Elaine Gardner, 28; Howard Arrats, 41. School until it closed in the 1950s and as a daughter of Stanford Checora and April: Maude Kanip, 68; Billy Chapoose cook in Hill Creek, Rock Creek and Hidden Luella Wopsock; Shelia Ann Copperfield, (Wapanes), 96. May: Pansy Taveapont Camp during the old CCdays. Ver-nit- a of Alfred and Copperfield daughter Nephi, 21; Roger Kurip, 42. June: Mabel Suvivors include a son and daughters Mae Tapoof; Kenneth Kirk Santio, Arrowgarp, 58. July: Moses Comacoots, from previous marriages, Mrs. Ken (Lois) of son Kenneth Santio and Nataline 42; Dolly Galloti Skevigits, 86; Willy A. La Rose, Altamont; Josephine Secakuku Maxine Chapoose; Newton James Nephi, Chegup, 70; Elaine Wyasket Myore, 45. Torrance, Calif; Homey Secakuku, Ft. of and son Robert Ina Jane Cuch. Nephi August: Alden Ralph Atwine, 19; Delores Duchesne; Mrs. Raymond (Nola) Wissiup, Ethel Appawora, 39. September: Phyllis Cedar City; eight grandchildren; four M. Burson, 34. October: Clinton a brother, Muse K. Duncan, 35; Kneal Grant, 57. November: Madeline Harris, Roosevelt. Three brothers and Carol Brock, 30; Jonas Accawinna, 34; three sisters preceded her in death. 1972 Marriages performed through the Virginia Lee Accawinna, 36. December: Burial was in the Ft. Duchesne ceme- - Court of Indian Offenses, Ft. Duchesne, Tommy Graymountain, 68. teryContinued on 3 Deaths Red-foo- t, Che-cor- a, Marriages great-grandchildre- n; Page & i |
